Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is located in the English Channel, 4 miles off the coast of Hampshire, and it is known for its coastal scenery and its status as a vacation destination for many English people. In 1890, it split from Hampshire to become an independent administrative county. In 2016, the Isle of Wight had a population of 139,800.